WHAT IS IT LIKE TO HAVE BREAST CANCER?
Frightening. Confusing. A sudden, dive into an unfamiliar world of medical treatment. Each breast cancer journey is unique. Personality, life situation, support network, values and belief system all affect how a person will react to treatment and side effects. The videos below will give you insight into the range of thoughts, emotions and struggles of breast cancer patients.
For many people, working with a psychiatrist or psychologist or joining a support can help navigate the feelings that come with cancer. Click here to watch a short video.
No one wants cancer, but most patients will tell you that there are beautiful moments on the journey.
Patients struggle between taking time off and continuing to work. Some don’t have a choice.
Hair affects appearance and self-esteem every day. Most women spend more money on their hair than any other aspect of grooming. So, what is it like to suddenly be bald? In the past few years, chemo cold caps have helped women retain their hair.Click here to watch a short video.